This course will identify the prevailing influences on contemporary textile products; the design elements and principles for textile products; and the post-purchase care of textile products. Prevailing influences may include political, economic, social, technological, psychological, cultural, and demographic.

VII. Required Course Content and Direction

Course Learning Goals

Upon the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

describe the impact of social, psychological, cultural, and demographic factors on customer acceptance of softgoods;

describe the relationships between human development and fashion goods production;

identify art components in textiles and softgoods;

identify basic consumer needs in fashion goods production; and

identify factors relating to consumer selection of softgoods.

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Influences on Customer Fashion Goods Production:

American cultural influences

social influences

psychological influences

target market influences

fashion industry influences

physical influences

Softgoods Design Elements and Principles:

color

texture

space

form

shape

line

principles of design (balance, proportion, emphasis, rhythm, unity)

fabric design

Customer Fashion Goods Production Factors:

fit

quality

care

planning

purchasing

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:

The materials to be employed in this class may include any of the following current publications: